Finding the Third Proportional to 43,302 and 93,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 43,302 and 93,848 is: 203,395.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,302 : 93,848 = 93,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,302/93,848 = 93,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,302x = 93,848 × 93,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,302x = 8,807,447,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,807,447,104/43,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,395.85
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